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Little Hearts Pre School

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2022)
·Sacred Heart RC Primary School, Burlington Road, New Malden, KT3 4ND · Merton
Number of places
16 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2022
Local authority
Merton

About this day nursery

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery is a lively and welcoming educational institution based in New Malden, dedicated to nurturing children from diverse backgrounds. The school embraces inclusivity with 31 languages spoken among its pupils and actively celebrates various cultures, faiths, and traditions throughout the year.

Central to its philosophy is the motto "Learning in Love," which guides all its endeavors and is underpinned by the core gospel values of Faith, Hope, and Love. The school consistently strives to maintain a supportive and vibrant learning environment, focusing on the well-being and development of each child.

As a Voluntary Aided faith school, Sacred Heart relies on the generosity of its community to support its School Improvement Fund, which helps cover maintenance costs and significant building projects. They welcome parental involvement through a Parent Staff Association for fundraising, and also encourage parent volunteers to assist with activities like reading, displays, and gardening.

Nursery sessions are available in both morning and afternoon slots, providing flexible childcare options.

Our ethos

Children are at the heart of what we do and we achieve this through our school motto, ‘Learning in Love’ and our core gospel values of Faith, Hope and Love.

What it's like

Children arrive at the pre-school enthusiastically and separate confidently from their parents. They are provided with a range of interesting indoor and outdoor learning opportunities, which helps them to make good progress. Children particularly enjoy playing in the outside area and demonstrate well-developed physical skills.

Catholic Primary SchoolInclusive and DiverseCommunity-Funded ImprovementsActive Parent Association

Pricing & funding

Charges include contributions to the School Improvement Fund, which can be paid as an annual or termly family payment. Standard session fees and age-banded rates are not specified in the provided text.

Good to know

  • Contributions to the School Improvement Fund are made through the Arbor Parent Portal via the School Shop.
  • Offers a choice between an annual family payment or a termly family payment.

Key facts

Opening hours

Nursery sessions run from 8:30am to 11:30am and 12:30pm to 3:30pm. The school office is open from 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday during term-time.

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

morning session, afternoon session

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Hearts Pre School

Last inspected 28 April 2022 · Laura Brewer

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive at the pre-school enthusiastically and separate confidently from their parents. They are provided with a range of interesting indoor and outdoor learning opportunities, which helps them to make good progress. Children particularly enjoy playing in the outside area and demonstrate well-developed physical skills.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager is committed to providing a good quality service and is very supportive of the staff team.
  • Children are learning skills to prepare them for the next stage in their learning.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive good, targeted support.
  • Parents are happy with the care their children receive and say their children have made good progress.
  • Children learn to be independent and to manage their personal care needs

Areas to develop

  • 1review the planning of large group activities to ensure all children remain engaged and to provide even better support for their language and communication skills
  • 2strengthen opportunities for all children who speak English as an additional language to develop and use their home language.
Inspection #10225858 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

their children have made good progress

they receive good communication from staff and are kept well informed

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive good, targeted support. Staff recognise the importance of good partnership working to ensure children receive consistent care and work closely with the school and other professionals to ensure children's needs are well planned for.

Outdoor space

Children are provided with a range of interesting indoor and outdoor learning opportunities. Children particularly enjoy playing in the outside area. They confidently navigate space, demonstrating well-developed physical skills.

Inspection history

Date: May 2015

  • April 2022Good
  • May 2017Good
  • May 2015Good

Frequently asked about Little Hearts Pre School

About the setting

Little Hearts Pre School registered in 2011. It operates from Sacred Heart Primary School in New Malden, Surrey. The setting is open each weekday during term time from 9am to 3pm. It provides wraparound care for children attending the school nursery as well as pre-school places for the local community. The club receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years old. There are five members of staff, all of whom hold relevant qualifications at level 3.

URN
EY422235
Registered person
Nunn, Bernadette Mary
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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